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ActiveSingle Family

$1,198,000

781 Ivy Dr, Menlo Park 94025

Beds3
Baths1
Sqft1,140
DOM12
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The optimal play is teardown-and-mansionize, given the huge gap between the $1.19M asking price and a $3.6M+ ARV for a max new build. Liquefaction stands as a technical blocker requiring engineered foundation support, but local Menlo Park pricing will easily absorb these costs. This represents a highly lucrative opportunity for single-family custom home developers.

Property Permit History

DateProject TypeStatusValuationContractor
2026-07-24Building Pre-ApplicationReceived--Unknown
2026-07-24Residential ReroofReceived--Unknown
2026-07-24Building Pre-ApplicationReceived--Unknown

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Menlo Park)

2026-08-05510 SAND HILL CIR, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Building Pre-Application
--Received
2026-08-048 E CREEK PL, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Residential Reroof
--Received
2026-08-04889 SANTA CRUZ AVE, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Building Pre-Application
--Received
2026-08-041011 LOUISE ST, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Building Pre-Application
--Received
2026-08-04740 WALLEA DR, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Residential Reroof
--Pending
2026-08-04627 UNIVERSITY DR, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Residential Electrical Service Upgrade
--Received

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN055381420
Official Lot Sqft5,657
Zoning CodeNO DATA ASSIGNED
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
SB 9 Block Reasons No SB 9 disqualifiers found
Development Blockers
Liquefaction
Unlock Pathways
Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score82/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage20.2%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~99 ft frontage × 111 ft deep, a tucked-away rear unit is very private; access is typically via the pole driveway. A second street frontage lets an ADU take its own entrance and address.

Screening heuristic based on lot size, existing coverage, lot orientation, and hazard overlays. CA ADU law is ministerial statewide; verify max size, setbacks, and JADU owner-occupancy with the local planning dept.

Redevelopment Potential

Redevelopment Score62/100
ClassTeardown candidate
FAR Utilization41% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,660 sqft

Small, older home using a low share of the allowable building envelope on a sizable lot, a scrape-and-rebuild or major-expansion play. Zoning allows roughly 2,800 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.

Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. FAR rule curated from current municipal code. Source: Menlo Park Muni Code 16.16.030 (R-1-U) / 16.14.030 (R-1-S) (as of 2026-06-30). Verify FAR, coverage, setbacks, and height with the local planning dept.

Hazard Snapshot

Flood Zone

X
Area of minimal flood hazard.

Fire Severity

None
Not in a mapped state fire severity zone.

Liquefaction

Yes
In a mapped liquefaction zone. May require specialized foundation engineering.

Fault Zone

No
Not in a mapped Alquist-Priolo fault zone.

Not a substitute for a Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) report. Zones reflect available GIS data and may not cover all localities.

Nearby Public Schools

Elementary School

Belle Haven Elementary

Ravenswood City Elementary

0.3 miles away
Middle School

Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle

Ravenswood City Elementary

0.6 miles away
High School

Tide Academy

Sequoia Union High

1.1 miles away

School boundaries are subject to change. Nearest school distance does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Check with the local district. Data provided by CDE.

Proprietary Intelligence

Market Heat Index

93/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94025.

Flippability Score

80/100

Measures neighborhood renovation density vs. recent permits on this property.

Bidding War Prob.

36%

Likelihood of multiple offers based on local list-to-sale ratios and DOM.

Proforma ROI Calculator

Back-of-the-napkin deal analysis across development strategies.

Zoning allows roughly 2,800 sqft on this lot, and the default builds to that envelope. The FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap.

Median of 6 recent single-family sales in 94025: $1,765/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,120,000
New Build2,800 sqft
Total Capital Required$2,493,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$4,942,000

Projected Profit

$2,449,000
98.2% ROI

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